# Getting autopsy results

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 16, 2001, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-autopsy-results/87763 "2001-10-16T17:57:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 16, 2001, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-autopsy-results/87763/1 "2001-10-16T17:57:40Z")

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Several years ago my Uncle died under suspicious circumstances. I am trying to find out the cause of death and I have been trying to get a copy of the autopsy or death certificate. His two children will not communicate with any of the family members so that is a dead end. I know that in Texas an autopsy can be public record or private depending on who ordered it.  
I have sent off for a copy of the death certificate. Does anyone know of a website where I can make a request for public autopsy results?